PRN Physical Therapist
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Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: The Cedars of Chapel Hill - Chapel Hill, NC 27517Position Type: PRNFunctional Pathways is currently hiring at our newest location, The Cedars of Chapel Hill in Chapel Hill, NC, for a PRN Physical Therapist.
About Us
The Cedars of Chapel Hill is a nationally recognized Life Plan Community committed to helping older adults thrive through exceptional services, wellness-focused living, and personalized care.
Located in the heart of Chapel Hill's Meadowmont neighborhood, residents enjoy a walkable campus with easy access to UNC Health, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, local boutiques, restaurants, and scenic greenways.
Working at The Cedars provides the opportunity to deliver meaningful therapy services in a resident-centered environment that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.
Team members become part of a close-knit community dedicated to enriching lives while enjoying all that Chapel Hill has to offer, from its renowned healthcare and academic excellence to its vibrant arts, dining, and outdoor recreation.
Why Choose Functional Pathways: At Functional Pathways, we offer a supportive family environment, ethical care, innovation, and a strong focus on values and customer service. Join us in making a positive impact on our residents' lives!
Qualifications
Job Summary: The Physical Therapist shall screen, evaluate, re-evaluate, discharge plan, and make revisions in any established plan of care as supervised by the physician.
Qualifications
Bachelor's, Master’s or Doctorate degree in physical therapy from an accredited program. Certification and licensure requirements as established by state and national board associations. Active state license required.
Excellent organizational and time management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Possess current working knowledge of Functional Pathways policies and procedures, clinical programs with application skills to therapy disciplines.
Ability to supervise Physical Therapy Assistants Completion of all required screenings, certifications, and licensure. Screening requirements may vary by location. **Please be aware this is a job summary, not an all-inclusive listing of the tasks and duties for this position.
Employment decisions and actions will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, gender, disability, or any other classification protected by law.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist is responsible for screening, evaluating, and developing treatment plans for residents under physician supervision. They must also manage patient discharge planning and provide supervision to Physical Therapy Assistants.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in physical therapy from an accredited program. An active state license and the ability to perform clinical screenings and documentation are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PRN Physical Therapist at Functional Pathways a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,438 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 40% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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